Grendelwulf’s Axe & Hammer blog reprinted an article by Gary Gygax from the May 1974 issue of Wargamer’s Digest recounting a D&D adventure with Mordenkainen at 13th level and Bigby at 11th level. They are later joined (after things go … Continue reading →
I mentioned a couple of weeks ago (in this post Microlite75 Saving Throws: Change Them Or Keep Them?) that I was thinking of changing the saving throws in Microlite75 to be more like those in 0e/1e as the older saving … Continue reading →
There are a lot of discussions and some arguments on what exactly is and isn’t “old school” but most of these discussions and arguments at least have people in the same chapter even if they aren’t on the same page. … Continue reading →
Like its author Siege Perilous has returned to the web for free download. Siege Perilous is a reworking of Swords & Wizardry for the setting of the early (first three) Ultima adventures. The two volumes of rules are available for … Continue reading →
I’ve discovered a very interesting (not to mention, very long) thread on RPG today titled “Voices From Below and the Long Stairs.” It’s a setting thread of what I can only describe as a modern world megadungeon. There are a … Continue reading →
I don’t usually post just to plug another blog post, but the Greyhawk Grognard has an interesting series of four posts on Marketing the OSR. He has some interesting points. I’m not sure I’m in 100% agreement, but I think … Continue reading →
Another great debate on the OSR has swept a good part of the OSR blogsphere over the last few days. Jim Raggi said something about TSR on his blog a few days ago that got some members of the old … Continue reading →
Microlite75 currently uses the same variant 3.x saving throw system that Microlite20 has. At low levels, this isn’t that different in effect that the saving throw system in older editions. Because it adjusts for things like the opponent’s level it … Continue reading →
I’ve been asked for occasional updates on my Sunday Microlite75 campaign. Unfortunately, I don’t do these well. However, I will try to provide one every once in a while. This session started with some general messing about the City-State. The … Continue reading →
If you are interested in old school gaming, you may have read the Quick Primer for Old School Gaming by Matt Finch. It’s “a quick introduction to playing Original D&D or Swords & Wizardry (the 0e retro-clone). This booklet is … Continue reading →